Manifestations of aquaphobia are panic attacks that begin when they are near pools, ponds, rivers, accompanied by a rapid pulse, loss of consciousness, dizziness, vomiting, excessive sweating and muscle hypertonicity.
Typically, such fears are laid at a subconscious level in childhood or early adolescence, in an extreme situation related to water, even watching a movie with shots about drowning can play a cruel joke with susceptible people. It often happens that a person does not even remember the incident that happened, with what exactly the body of water made fear, but fear still leaves its mark.
Also, aquaphobia can be a symptomatic indicator of the development of dangerous infectious diseases, rabies and tetanus. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Methods of getting rid of aquaphobia should be multilateral, it is necessary to comprehensively influence the central nervous system, the brain with the help of psychiatric treatment, apply cognitive-behavioral therapy, possibly even the use of hypnosis. Mandatory attendance of auto-training and short independent tactile contacts with water.
The development of a phobia in a child can be prevented, scientists have proved that in children aged 4-5 years old, the fear of swimming in water can last for several years, you need to help and explain to the child that there is no real danger to him, create a favorable atmosphere, teach swim, dive and how to act in an extreme situation on the water.
